Monthly Archives: April 2026
With inflation risks returning, the Bank of England deliberately held the base rate steady at 3.75%
Written on April 30, 2026 at 11:57 pm, by josephine
Bank of England holds 3.75% rate in active stance, warns energy-driven inflation risks, may act early.
EUR/GBP edges lower after ECB and BoE maintain rates, while hawkish policymakers remain vigilant
Written on April 30, 2026 at 11:54 pm, by josephine
EUR/GBP slipped 0.16% as ECB, BoE held rates; inflation and hikes expectations shaped outlook.
AUD/USD rebounds near 0.7190 as strong Chinese data lifts Aussie, while a softer US dollar helps
Written on April 30, 2026 at 11:25 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD rebounded near 0.7190 as strong China PMIs and weak US data boosted sentiment, ahead of RBA.
US four-week bill auction yield edged up to 3.6%, slightly higher than the previous 3.595%
Written on April 30, 2026 at 10:58 pm, by josephine
4-week U.S. Treasury bill auction yield edged up to 3.6% from the previous 3.595% auction.
As the Dollar eases on intervention warnings, gold rises modestly, though prolonged higher rates cap gains
Written on April 30, 2026 at 10:55 pm, by josephine
Gold rebounds on weaker dollar, Iran tensions, and Fed hold; still heading for second monthly decline.
Reuters sources say ECB policymakers may raise rates twice from June if Brent remains above $100
Written on April 30, 2026 at 10:27 pm, by josephine
Reuters sources say ECB may raise rates twice this year, possibly starting June if Iran conflict persists.
Colombia’s national unemployment rate fell to 8.8% from 9.2%, reflecting improved labour market conditions overall
Written on April 30, 2026 at 10:24 pm, by josephine
Colombia’s unemployment rate decreased to 8.8% in March, down 0.4 percentage points from 9.2%.
Brzeski says ECB holds rates, as Eurozone stagflation risks grow amid weak GDP, mixed inflation, tighter credit conditions
Written on April 30, 2026 at 9:58 pm, by josephine
ECB holds rates as stagflation risks rise, citing inflation pressures, weaker growth, tighter credit, and loan demand.
ABN AMRO’s economist Rogier Quaedvlieg says the Fed held rates and retained a dovish easing bias
Written on April 30, 2026 at 9:55 pm, by josephine
Fed held rates steady, kept easing bias; four dissents. ABN AMRO sees cuts starting December, continuing quarterly.
Meta’s 10% plunge dragged the NASDAQ down 0.5% as investors shrugged off strong quarterly results
Written on April 30, 2026 at 9:27 pm, by josephine
NASDAQ slid 0.5% as Meta sank 10% after earnings; raised 2026 capex outlook, prompting JPMorgan target cut.
